SACWA Mount Pleasant

10/10/2026

Did you kow that there is a Buy Nothing page for our area? https://www.facebook.com/groups/588314931699276

🪻October is Buy Nothing New Month, and every preloved jumper, teacup and book has a story to tell. When you donate to or shop at Vinnies shops, you give something a second life. You also help give someone in your community a fresh start.
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At Vinnies shops, we work hard to keep things out of landfill. Where possible, clothes that can't be sold are turned into rags, passed on for reuse, or made into new upcycled homewares, which keeps thousands of tonnes of items out of landfill every year. Every dollar you spend in Vinnies shops helps the Society fund local support for people doing it tough, from a hot meal to help with a bill, groceries or vital school supplies.
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This month, before you buy new, drop into your local Vinnies shop. Find a treasure, donate quality items you no longer need, and be part of something bigger. 💙 Preloved has never looked so good!

10/10/2026

Mental Health Month is here, and this year's theme is a simple but important reminder:
Find Your Way to Wellbeing.
There's no single right way to look after your mental health. What works for one person might not work for another, and that's okay. Maybe your
way is a walk outside, an early night, saying no to something that drains you, or just sitting with a cup of tea in silence. This month, we're encouraging everyone to step back, be conscious of your capacity, and honour your limits. Self-care doesn't need
to come with guilt attached. If you need more support, professional help is always available. Visit mhcsa.org.au/need-help-now to find resources and support options. Find your way to wellbeing, today and every day. Link: https://mhcsa.org.au/need-help-now/


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10/10/2026

As we say goodbye to The Honorable Frances Adamson AC, we thank her for her wonderful service to the people of South Australia, and wish her and Mr Bunten all the best for their future.

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10/10/2026

Today, we acknowledge World Homelessness Day & World Mental Health Day 🏠🧠

Homelessness and mental health challenges often go hand-in-hand. Tragically, people experiencing homelessness are at a higher risk of su***de, and starting a supportive conversation can make a difference.

Support starts with connection. Many people want to help, but don’t know how to start. That’s why we’re highlighting ‘Start the Chat: Changing the Narrative on Su***de Prevention’, a training designed to give anyone the skills and confidence to safely talk about su***de with family, friends, colleagues, or someone who may be experiencing homelessness.

This free one-hour training is offered by Adelaide PHN, in partnership with FIVEAA, Nova 919, and Black Dog Institute, and will equip you to make these life-saving conversations happen.

🔗 Find out more and register: https://startthechat.com.au/free-online-training

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Some pearlers there!

Last Saturday I asked you for old Australian sayings, and so far we've got 172 comments and counting. Thanks so much for all the terrific phrases - now I just need to create a few authentic characters to utter them all! Here are a few favourites...

A blind man would be pleased to see it
A few kangaroos loose in the top paddock
Mad as a cut snake
Nutty as a fruitcake
Shrewd as a sh*****se rat
Carrying on like a pork chop
All prick and ribs
As flash as a rat with a gold tooth
As tight as a fish’s ar****le
Got a head like a half-eaten pasty 😆
Wet behind the ears
Knew more than her prayers
She wouldn’t say s**t for a shilling
Worth his/her weight in cockie

And if you've never used ChatGPT, check this out ... I cut and pasted these phrases below and asked for an image with different fonts and colours. This took about 10 seconds. Amazing.

10/10/2026

The representatives from the Hospital were followed by a group from Federation University where a new medical school is being established to address Australia's need for for more doctors, particularly in primary care. This is in partnership with NewMed Australia (New Medical Education Australia). They spoke about the model, which would place trainee doctors within established practices, giving them access to experienced doctors. It is hoped that this may encourage would be doctors to apply to undertake this in areas that they know, and hopefully return when they are fully trained. There was a lot of information passed on and the model looks promising for rural health. For more information, please go to https://www.federation.edu.au/about/news/media-release/federation-university--newmed-leadership-meet-ahead-of-key-accreditation-milestone/
and https://newmedschool.com.au/news/

07/10/2026

A busy day, yesterday. Craft 'n Yarn in the morning was taken up with a debrief of the Spring Garden Festival stall, and then planning for the Christmas Stall. Following our meeting we had Lisa Gepp, who is the Leisure and Lifestyle coordinator at the Hospital, she was accompanied by her Assistant Fasika Minear, who has just returned from leave. A great talk from Lisa, who filled us in on her role, how she came to be doing it, and what exactly constitutes Lifestyle and Leisure. I was mind boggling for us to hear the amount of activities she has organised for the residents of the Aged Care unit - and the variety! (This includes a couple of games called 'Shoot the Reindeer' and 'Bop the Staff' - which it seems is just what it sounds like! I hasten to add that the shooting is with a Nerf Gun - so the only injuries appear to be an occasional bruise! At the moment, Mt Pleasant is also covering for Gumeracha, whilst they are awaiting a replacement. Justine Wagner-Lamborn is in charge of the Palliative Care unit at Mt Pleasant, and her talk was extremely informative. The Friends of the Mount Pleasant Hospital have been really helpful in providing items and donations for both the Palliative unit and the Aged Care facility. If you are interested in knowing more about these areas, or helping in any way, please let them know. Palliative Care especially is often a subject that is difficult to broach, but patients are indeed in good hands as our hospital provides excellent and respectful care to patients (and families) who are at their most vulnerable.